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Moyka Family History

Moyka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moya, Motyka, Soyka, Mora, Mock, Monk, Moy, Mok, Motta, Mota

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Where is the Moyka family from?

You can see how Moyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moyka families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Moyka families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moyka's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Moyka families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moyka. 100% of Moyka men worked as a Butcher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

What Moyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Moyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Moyka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Moyka. For the veterans among your Moyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Moyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moyka in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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